Michael McDonald: What a Fool Believes

Quality song back from when I remember the track but don't the name of the song or the singer and writer. Really superb song.

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Spitting Image - Monkees Parody

Take That and Spice Girls hear me. Now I know the source of your inspiration.

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Spitting Image - Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell

Plus ca change plus ca meme ca.

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Spitting Image - Every Bomb You Drop

Isn't it interesting how some issues appear timeless? A similar song could have been sung in any epoch in history. Fascinating.

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Spitting Image - Madness sing Our House spoof

Thank God those days are over eh? Can't see a song like tha happening again, can you?

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Spitting Image Never Met a Nice South African

I enjoyed Spitting Image. It's a shame there's no equivalent today. I don't buy the argument that modern politics cannot be satirised.

Anyway, bear the fact that it's satire in mind before critiquing the piece.

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Thunderpants 2

Yeah man, this writing that would make Shakespeare jealous.

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Thunderpants

This is real cartoon fun.

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September by. Earth, Wind and Fire

Well it rhymes with December and it's an awesome funk tune. Plus it reminds me of my sister and father who were both born in September.

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Through The Fire - Chaka Khan

Cool song.

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Sting - Ain't No Sunshine

Following the Bill Withers trail again, and I'm a Sting fan. Love what he can do musically, not everything he does turns to gold, but he's a creative soul and enough of his songs have left a positive imprint.

This is a mistake though. Not the version, really cool chilled back version. But the 'tache - it's just horrendously wrong. Reminds me of a 70's star in the making in the wrong kinda movies. (Don't ask how I know, it's not something we're proud of ... like Sting's effort at facial hair here)

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Bill Withers - Use Me

While on the whole Bill Withers jazz I thought I'd slip this song into the mix. Not necessarily the first one people think of when they think of Bill Withers, but cool all the same. He really likes taking his time with these, which is cool for school as far as I'm concerned.

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Just the Two of Us - Bill Withers/Grover Washington Jr.

Some extended mixes of songs don't always work, some work a treat. I think this partnership and extension works a treat and so I'm happy to share this track with you.

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Fabio Capello, The New England Manager

Interesting stuff to consider in light of the latest news.

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Intro Rodney Dangerfield

You know this guy could keep on going on with the same material and still be funny - it is all in the delivery.

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Rodney Dangerfield Stand-Up 5

The guy is just funny - pure and simple

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Rodney Dangerfield Stand-Up 3

I will stick all of these up in here - this guy is just funny!

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Rodney Dangerfield Stand-Up 1

Seriously, this guy is funny. I'm talking laugh out loud and that's clever funny. I love his style quite a lot and just count the gags he packs into a three minute set.

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Best Goal Celebrations

Forget scoring it's all about the celebrations and this one highlights just what skill and effort is required to celebrate a goal properly.

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Marseille 0-4 Liverpool

For what it's worth I don't think this is an awesome result, but here's hoping we can beat Manchester United on Sunday to set up a cracking start to the real busy part of the season.

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Do You Know Where You're Coming From

This is a criminally underrated track - so big up the people that put it together - enjoy.

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WWE RAW XV Anniversary Special Review

This is how you gush and celebrate about something that you love.

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STING - Tribute to WTC Victims - Fragile

Quality song by a singer I've got a lot of time for.

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Joe Cocker - You Are So Beautiful

Yeah I know it's the ending credits of a film, but it's the best version of it on YouTube.

This is obviously dedicated to the most beautiful human being God ever placed in my life - my wife Authrine.

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Ben E King - Stand By Me

For my friend Fran

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Bill Withers - Lean On Me

Slower version - so you should be able to hear the words!

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James Taylor - You've Got A Friend

Just in case you feel you're on your own.

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Stevie Wonder on Sesame Street. 1972.

Yeah, mate this is why Sesame Street rocks the campus every day and twice on a Thursday!

Those were the good ol' days.

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Goblin Bloggin'

I have blogged about this series before but this is some of the funniest stuff I've seen on the web. Awesome stuff that I hope the random guy will continue to produce.

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George Clooney on Street Hawk

I love the whole interlink thing from one thing to another. From Facebook to Street Hawk via YouTube and George Clooney – interesting stuff, no need to be ashamed there Mr. Clooney! Just because it was always going to be downhill from there, no need to be bitter about it.

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Patrick Troughton Interview

So following the interview by the most recognised Doctor, here’s a fascinating interview with Patrick Troughton who for the benefit of those too young or ignorant to know was the second Doctor playing him in the years 1966-1969. It’s good to see the actor behind the character. Well spoken, engaging and informative I strongly recommend this here interview.

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Knight Rider Intro

So here it is. Lasting longer than Airwolf or Street Hawk and undoubtedly more famous than either, this is the quintessential man and his machine programme of the day. Hey my heart may prefer SH, but I cannot dispute the ratings and the fact that people just loved Michael Knight and his talking car, which is fair enough.

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Street Hawk vs Knight Rider

Sure it’s amateur stuff to an extent – but this is quality editing to see a race between the only land vehicles that mattered on television back in my day – good work by this hombre! And you can expect the Knight Rider theme to be coming on a post soon.

Don’t know which I preferred more, I know KR was a bigger success I terms of ratings and fan appeal, but I always had a soft spot for SH and although David Hasselhoff was never better than in this programme he still has to encounter for the grief he’s given me since. The KR tune is neat, but I also loved the SH business as it appealed to the child racer in me. And so I agree with the hombre’s winner for this one. The Man – The Machine – Str… ahh you know the rest.

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The Man - The Machine - Street Hawk

Speaking of those shows which gives you the 101 on the deal of the show here’s another programme that was a household favourite of mine back in the day. Ahhhhhh yes, Street Hawk. More memorable than Hunter, but not by much. Still I remember my brother, David and I having hours of fun playing the Street Hawk games. Quality stuff.

Indeed the man, the machine – Street Hawk

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Stevie Wonder - That Girl (Live 1982)

This is a grossly underrated Stevie track and although it's worth hearing the album track on his Musiquarium album of circa 1980 or 1982, this live version is also the business.

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Manimal - Opening Sequence

Yeah, so here’s that intro to Manimal – back in the days when they gave you the full 101 on what the whole deal was about so you had a good idea of what you were getting yourself into.

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Manimal (panther transformation sequence)

Now I’m going to put on the theme to this programme as soon as I find it, but this is really what the programme is all about – the transformation. Neat stuff for the time, but I imagine also rather expensive for the time as well, a bit like the Hulk-outs from the television series.

Still this is another programme I remember from back in the day – ahhhhhhhhhhh … anyway.

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Hunter Season 2 Intro

Have I mentioned that I'm reflecting back on all those good shows of the past? It would be criminal of me to do so without referring to this awesome cop show.

OK when I say awesome I don't really remember much about the show itself, but I don't forget the theme tune and that's why it's so awesome. So there.

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Doctor Who - Tom Baker Interview

Keeping with the nostalgic theme of recent posts, here is an interesting insight into playing the role of the Doctor in the BBC's top sci-fi programme. You'll have to wait for another post for me to give the old story of my bad timing, but Tom Baker was and is my favourite portrait of the Doctor.

I still believe he's the most popular image of the Doctor when he is mentioned and the recent polls just reflect the fact that it has been over 25 years since he last appeared in the role!

Anyhow, enjoy this for what it's worth.

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Peter Beardsley

Now here is a player who I reckon is seriously overrated. I loved the player. Thought the guy was awesome and not given the kudos he deserved. I loved him as a player then and thought it was criminal to sell him, especially seeing him at Everton. I know his first love was always going to be Newcastle United, but for me I loved the player for what he did for the team. Absolutely brilliant.

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John Barnes

When I first got into football this bloke was my favourite. He also proves something rather profound about life. You maybe extremely gifted in a creative art but that doesn't transfer to other areas of life or indeed can be taken as a reflection on your character.

Not saying the brother sucks outside playing, or is a bad man. Just to say that just because you play football well shouldn't take it to mean you're great at other stuff.

Anyway, enjoy this tribute to the man who was my favourite player back in the day.

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Knocks Me Off My Feet

Yes sir, this brother was definitely a blessed vocalist.

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The Dark Knight

Following yesterday's exciting teaser about Iron Man, comes another movie in Summer 2008 that I'm really looking forward to watching.

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Stone Cold theme

Got to be my favourite wrestling theme tune ever

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HBK Off The Record Part 1 of 3

HBK Off The Record Part 1/3
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Shawn Michaels (HBK) talks in a interview with Michael Landsberg on the TV Show 'Off the Record'.

It takes something to have the dignity not to want to punch Mr. Landsberg who appears rather full of himself, but some rather interesting stuff from this interview.

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Little Wonder - David Bowie

Good track and good reminder of me uni days

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Iron Man

Iron Man - teaser trailer
Video sent by cinefanboy

Now this looks like something worth getting my teeth stuck into.

Doctor Who Regeneration

Yeah I be a fan of the good Doctor and the issue of regeneration fascinates me hugely, so this clip about it is special

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Mad TV Family Guy Casting

I think Family Guy is not as funny as it used to be, but it's still alright, and this isn't a bad sketch about it

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Emmys 2007 - Colbert, Stewart, and Carell

Back in 2005 when things weren't looking so good, a beacon of hope was the comedy of the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Awesome show with so much quick wit and fun. Nah I don't always go for their political spin, but it's good to laugh at the ludicrous nature of politics and no one does it better. No one in this country anyway, although perhaps Armando Ianucci could be close if he really pushed it.

Also love Stephen Colbert - very funny guy. Carrell just comes in with the package.

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Bob Monkhouse - This Is Your Life

I am well renown for my awful jokes. I take a great deal of happiness in knowing that after thinking of some of them or being quick in quipping about others that my reputation as a gag-meister (that is when I joke people gag) is solidified for the rest of my days on earth.

All I can say is this man is responsible for it. Saw him quipping and wise-cracking for years and said to myself ... what a wonderful world.

The rest is your misery!

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Radio Blog Effort - After The Love Has Gone

An effort at something, we'll see how it goes.

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Tales of the Unexpected

Nothing screamed Friday night television time to turn off the telly more than this spooky programme.

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Poirot Titles

Not really into the show but I admire David Poirot's acting. I enjoyed this theme.

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Batman Theme

Just because I can

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Pipes of Peace [gentle remix]

Hardly a gentle remix, but quality all the same.

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Take It Away

Tribute bands make me chuckle. Some covers are chucklesome anyway, but to come across tribute bands dedicated to artistes and this particularly effort ... well the chuckles are on me

Superstition Live Dance Floor

I'm only posting this so that we know how to dance properly to this awesome tune.

Thank you 70's groovsters.

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blockbusters intro theme 1980's

Some people reckon I'm clever or bright or intelligent or some sort of trivia king.

If this is the case then as well as the inherited genes of my parents I must give God thanks for shows like this one.

Bob Holness (Hebrew = shalom ... get back to me) really was an awesome teacher and is to take credit for making me the quiz buff that I am today!

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Retro look 80s 90s

Got this from Gary Abrahams at Facebook - nice one for the memories.

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Henry's Cat - Titles

Ahh this was a classic opening intro

Eric Clapton - I Ain't Gonna Stand For It

Well I never. If the guitar maestro hasn't done the honourable thing and covered a Stevie classic and also done the right thing and covered himself with quality vocalists and musicians to enrich his sound. Good move Eric and a good cover!

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Family Fortunes - Foto Special

Chicago Earth Wind and Fire

Just check the ending to this supergroup performance. Pretty neat for a group of oldies.

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The Isley Brothers - Harvest For The World

The originals are the best and although the version by The Christians is quality stuff, there is no beating the originators giving the vision behind this provocative social justice track.

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Send one your Love (Stevie Wonder) Piano Solo

Now chill to this - another quality Wonder cover

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John Farnham - All In Love Is Fair

Another very good Stevie cover. I like good covers, they are fitting tributes to the original and also show that respect for the material doesn't have to be aping.

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Jesus Children of America

This is truly doing the business as an innovative Stevie cover.

Columbo Opens

I think I got into Columbo from the Wellingborough days but I can never be too sure. I do know that when Authrine and I got married this was one of the few things that united us - Columbo. We loved watching the show and I loved watching it with the love of my life.

In all the time that I watched on the various channels I never knew it had an opening like this, or that it shared a similar slot as another fave Quincy. Still I live and I learn.

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Eric Clapton - Tears in Heaven

Rock music can really make a big fuss over some people as if they are the best thing since sliced bread when the reality is they are very good musicians or singers and that's about it. Nothing is beating the sliced bread this side of heaven.

Speaking of which Mr. Clapton would be one of those highly exalted rock icons who perhaps could do without most of the adulation.

For all that though, he be one of those very good musicians. This is one of my favourite songs and the heart of it conveyed musically and vocally can be emotionally provocative especially in remembering the tragic circumstances in which it was written.

Quality song, quality sung and performed in the ideal format - unplugged (kinda).

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Stillness Extended

So I was talking about the extended version of it and would you believe it?

So it's not the complete deal, it's enough to give you a flavour of how much better it is in extended form and the band having fun with the track which if you're not careful could just get borng in its monotony. It doesn't and this is the reason why. And what quality to get it live as well!!

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Stillness in Time - Bassically

Again back to those heydays at university, where for the first four weeks of the term I was a millionaire and then in the last three weeks I was barely making it through the day. Ha thank God for a wife with the bank card.

Anyway, it was whilst working at the uni radio station that I came across this track by Jamiroquai. There's an extended version which is even better, but this is fine. Absolutely top notch.

As for our apprentice bass player here. Is he really playing? I hear him a bit at the beginning, but for all the finger movement I hear no sound - could always just be me I guess.

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Manic Street Preachers - Kevin Carter

When I went to university in 1996 my dear friend Lloyd introduced me to this group and this track. Can't remember if he had it in his collection or if it was something the uni radio station had.

In any case on hearing it I thought it was alright for music that I don't usually subscribe to, so I'm happy to post it in gratitude to Lloyd for showing me more to music than gospel and in gratitude to God for brining Lloyd in me life.

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Mayssa Acoustic Human Nature

One of the things about this YouTube business is the wannabe pop stars who are given their chance.

Forget american Idol or X-Factor or whatever - YouTube is the place to hear the good and not so good display their wares.

You know, if I was MJ I wouldn't be too concerned about Mayssa challenging the original for quality. The acoustic deal is great, the singing ... well she did her best I'd like to think so I can't knock that ... if you read what Da Man CD is writing.

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Human Nature with lyrics

Y'all might as well enjoy the MJ posts as they're going, because there won't be many of them.

This is another good pop tune that some group would go onto sample for their track. Of course it was the second track that linked me to the old tune and of course the old tune is better than the new tune hence me not having a clue at the moment what that tune was.

In any case, enjoy MJ continue to write in advance the reasons for his impending unorthodox behaviour that's dogged the rest of his life. His reason for all that simply being it's his human nature. Apparently.

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Another Part Of Me with lyrics

So songs like Andrew Gold's one would leave me forgetting and not knowing who did it. This track would turn out a bit differently.

I've since grown to believe that Mr. Jackson is somewhat over-rated, as with most people ascribed the title of King of ... such and such.

However this was a good song and then turned out to be an even better tagline for the unfortunate jokes made against Mr. Jackson's alleged plastic surgery affiliation.

Even now it provides minutes of pleasure both as a good pop tune and a fine display of lyrics that can be adjusted for any one-liner for jokes about people in hospital or at the doctors.

Therefore, God bless Michael Jackson.

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Never Let Her Slip Away - Andrew Gold

In the late 80's and early 90's I was gaining conscious and more of an identity apart from my parents. That was clear in the music I enjoyed listening to.

There was a stage where I heard quite a number of catchy tunes that stuck in the head but I never knew who wrote it or performed it.

Years and years later, since I went to university and got into this internet business as well as the importance of knowing who actually has influenced you, I came across the performers of those early influential tunes.

In fact it was only this year that I found that one Andrew Gold had recorded this song and apparently it didn't do too badly the pop charts when it was released. A really significant tune as I was into those kind of melodies and tune structures, etc.

All of that as a reason why I'm posting it today ... and indeed I hope it never slips away from memory either. I look forward to bequeathing me daughters with it in the fullness of time.

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Stunning Slo-mo

These are awesome - they should do some more with other characters like Mr T, Skeletor, Barbie and a range of others, especially Care Bears. I gave it a 5/5 without a second's hesitation.

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Stone Cold Stunners

Keeping to a theme here's a compilaion of some of the proper stunners as done by the main dude in question.

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Bobby Seale: The Black Panther's Ten Point Program

Ella Sings! 1965 Mack The Knife

There is a colour version of this song from 1968 but she's in more of a rush, so I'd rather see someone swinging and a swaying to the tune as Ella can.

Thanks to my music teacher from secondary school Mrs Michelle McBride for turning me on to the music of Ella Fitzgerald.

I'm a particular fan of this track as you may have gathered and I hope you enjoy it too.

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Gladiators Introduction 1993

I didn't ven know they had a spot like this so I thought it was worth slapping onto let everyone know why I watched what I watched. Obviously they saved the best for last in both categories and it was a pity that Shadow didn't stick around. Awesome. As for Nightshade ... oh dear, let me put it this way, all I can say is ... P.E. teacher.

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Jet on Gladiators

I was not into women and stuff as some of my peers were growing up until I probably hit 16. That is not to say I was unaware of the female form and had not appreciated it in some shape or form.

And this was the shape and form. I rejoiced when a cable/satellite channel chose to re-show some of the Gladiators as it gave me a chance to pass this valuabe lesson in the beauty and athleticism of the female form onto my son Kevaughn.

Deborah and Abigail also developed an understanding of what it is to be woman, that is the role model of Jet.

The only downside is when she opens her mouth to talk - as is the downside with many women - but it's not all bad. So I give thanks for great blessings.

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Jamie and the Magic Torch and bakewell tarts and Criminal Intent

OK I'm on a roll with the ol' YouTube clips tonight. I'm actually doing this whilst watching one of the later episodes of Criminal Intent with the wife.

Anyhow I was with some friends earlier today and I brought up the whole issue of loving the name Jamie because it was linked to this programme. Isn't it wonderful how the littlest things can spark off the littlest things from way back when. Absolutely brilliant.

Jamie always rocked with me.

Oh by the way, the episode of Criminal Intent sees the one where all four detectives are investigating what appears to be a corrupt top judge. I believe it's a rarity for all four detectives to be on the same show, so it's a special justifying the late hours. (I should be asleep, it is after midnight after all, still on to the bakewell tarts for the last 20 minutes.)

Rock on Jamie.

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Tales of the Unexpected and Expected

I am a product of a lot of things - the genes of my parents, the way in which I was nurtured, the environment and influences that surrounded my formative years. What I cannot deny and repress is the huge influence television had on my life.

This programme was rather interesting. All I remember about the show was some link to Roald Dahl and some serious spooky stuff at times. What was also evident was the fact that it was scheduled on Friday evenings so sometimes in the summer I'd have enough time to watch this intro before I had to switch the telly off as the family observed the Sabbath that way.

In any case, for old time's sake - here's to memories.

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Protect Secret Lemonade Drinkers - NOW

My mate Lloyd on his blog - http://20six.co.uk/lloydd - has made an appeal for classic lemonade drinkers to unity and combat the evil of modern lemonades. Now I need more clarification on what is defined as classic and what is defined as traditional. I have a concern however that this campaign could put in jeopardy drinks like this one from back in the day.

Join in prayer with me that Lloyd is not referring to this. For the sake of all civilised humanity.

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For A Bad Day

I don't advocate violence myself you understand. I'm a man of peace devoted to making peace wherever I can to whatever situation I may face.

However, sometimes even I have a bad day where people just plain cheese me off. Although I'm a peacemaker I've often thought of the best way of expressing my frustration. Thankfully videos like this means I don't have to - someone else already has.

This for those times when you're just having a plain rotten day - just stunner those blues away.

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That Girl

I learnt to play drums when I was younger, but I never applied myself to really be very good, though I still know the odd decent trick. The odd decent trick though would be chicken feed compared to what this guy can obviously do on the drums! Absolutely awesome - beats me old impression of a drum roll every day of the week, twice on a Sunday taking a break on the Sabbath!

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Stevie Wonder - Tuesday Heartbreak

This is one of my favourite Stevie Wonder songs and by process on of my favourite tracks ever. Just Stevie at his simple genius best. Enjoy.

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Jericho and Rock Rip It

One of the reasons for loving wrestling so much is because of the great characters on the mic. I cannot think of many that were better than Chris Jericho and the Rock, so it's always good to see them promo together.

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My Tribute To Jose Mourinho

The only news that matters to me at the moment is Jose Mourinho leaving Chelsea. This is great news for Liverpool as it means it can be a straight out two-way fight for the Premiership between us and United. Other than that it’s a sad day for English football.

I like Jose a lot and thought he was a refreshing, charismatic face for football here. It’s a really bad move for Chelsea as unless they bring in an ace coach then they’ll not make the most of what they’ve got. The jury’s out for Avram Grant but it would take a whole lot of convincing for anyone to forget the impact of the Special One.

Along with Tottenham’s plight, as an onlooker this makes for interesting football in seeing how things change. New eras tend to mean a time of bedding in then a team in the manager’s image. Interesting to see what that means for Terry and Lampard who appeared to be big fans of Mourinho. For the latter especially I’d sit tight on contract negotiations until after Christmas, maybe even wait until the end of the season. So which players will be in and which would be out? What team selection and system would be favoured? That’s all the fun of these developments.

In all this though I truly wish Jose Mourinho the very best in what he goes onto. He has not been faultless however twisted the media agenda may have been. Perchance some of his statements were not of the humility that I associate with truly great people, but his record cannot be denied and to me his brand of football was the most effective in all areas that I’ve seen in my lifetime. Arguably the only club football I saw that matched that level of efficiency across the pitch – attacking and defending – was the AC Milan of Guillit, Van Basten, Rijkaard, Baresi and Maldini.

Some pundits think that football is about the players but to me men like Mourinho, Ferguson, Wenger, Capello, Hiddink, Trapattoni and their ilk prove that great managers and coaches have as much to say on the team selected, style of play and sheer force of personality that an inspirational leader, motivator and manager can bring to the whole set up.

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Bertha TV Intro

I might as well keep it up with a shout-out to my homies from way back when.

Rainbow Intro

You don't forget your roots, homey.

Ric Flair - Custom Made

Cool stuff from the Nature Boy

The Rock - The absolute best

So it makes sense having posted something on Stone Cold and then posting something on the feud on arguably the most entertaining and popular wrestlers of the last 20 years to have a solo tribute to the man I reckon is the best on the mic, the man that my wife fancies and who has that great catchphrase ... if you smell what The Rock is cooking.

Enjoy

The Rock vs Austin MV

As well as the man Austin, the Rock is a big favourite of mine and so their feuds just had to be MONEY. (As in good)

Here's another decent tribute.

Enjoy

Stone Cold Steve Austin tribute

I'm into professional wrestlig and sure people can say it's fake if they want, although I wouldn't say that to the men who put their bodies on the line and suffer injury, fatigue and stress to entertain millions of fans worldwide.

In any case, my favourite wrestler has bee the character of Stone Cold Steve Austin and this is a pretty decet tribute.

Enjoy.

Escape (The Pina Colada Song)

Only saving this cos the wife is big into the song and there's no way AND THE ROCK MEANS NO WAY that I be slapping this on me favourites list.

So blame the wife

Don't Worry 'Bout A Thing

This one's for my friend Angela. She's a tower of strength for our family, especially my wife.

Apparently she loves Bob Marley (don't tell her he's dead) and this is a favourite song of hers from her hero.

Thanks First Lady

The Doctor Meets His Match

I hope your're bothered. Or is that bovvered?

If You Know What's Good For You

Back in the day - when I was growing up in Wellingborough by two caring loving parents and one caring loving television this advert was DA BOMB! Not that I ate the stuff as a result - I'm not that crazy.

So it's good to be reminded of this kinda stuff

OK?

Th Referee's A Dancer

Now if only the Premier League could bring in officials like this it would give a whole new meaning to the concept of fair play.

Lucy

I take the work that I do seriously. Engaging with people to get a deeper understanding of spirituality and know more about the Lord Jesus Christ.

While I am doing that though there are times of sheer hilarity. This video is one of them. Absolutely hilarious. With my son making strenuous efforts to deny liking a girl called Lucy - almost too strenuous - it makes the timely hilarity of this video clip all the more funny!

God bless William Shatner.

Cristiano Ronaldo top 30 dives

If you think this must be da man CD's YouYube day for football, you be right! This one is particularly for my Man Utd friends out there. Sure Cristiano Ronaldo is an outstanding player and was crucial to the club's success last season. Yet there are some unsavoury parts to his game that need to go. And that there has been 30 sighted is an indictment on the actor ... I mean player ... nope I was right with actor.

More Oscar Awards Best Actor Nominators

You know I thought the last set of clips was hilarious, but this set outdoes it. Some of the shenanigans here had me reaching to check if these 'players' successfully applied for Equity cards. If not they surely need to send this set of compilations in and get their card FOR FREE. Some absolutely priceless efforts here including the miraculous recoveries. Plus whoever the genius was with the music backing deserves a reward in themselves. George Lucas should have used this version in his films, it would have made them world record breakers!

Footballs Oscars - And The Award Goes To ...

OK, so I was an abysmal goalie at school. Ironically after that time at the school I got into diving in a major way and loved playing in goal. Speaking of diving though, I loved acting as well and this neat compilation shows what we love about the game - quality acting. WWE could learn a thing or two about convincing play from some of the antics here. And as another season approaches, here's hoping for some more Academy Award nominations for outstanding acting by a lead actor.

Goalkeeper Blunders: I Am Not Alone

Back in the day, long ago and far away, I layed in goal for my school team. The only problem was I didn't like diving for the ball and indeed there were a number of other goalkeeping necessities that seemed to be lacking in my repertoire. As a result my time in goal was somewhat forgettable. At least I'd like it to be forgotten.

Then I saw this and it made me feel, just as Michael Jackson once sang, I am not alone.

To all those rubbish goalies out there - Enjoy!

Paul McCartney - Feet in the Clouds

Lyrically nothing to shout about - but there be something musically about it that reminds me why I think Paul McCartney is an undoubted genius when it comes to this songwriting business

House To House: Whatever Happened To Maxwell House?

I don’t have any memory of their adverts per se and as a man who didn’t drink coffee their influence on my life was non-existent. What I do remember is that back in the day (late 80’s/early 90’s) it was the thing to drink or know someone who drank Maxwell House. Although I don’t remember what their adverts were like I do remember they had adverts. Now I don’t see or hear of them anywhere. I wonder whatever happened to them.

Well you know how it goes, when something hits my interest peak I get online whenever I can and find out as much as I can about it. Sure enough one Google search later and this pops up. Evidently not dead or buried the question is although you can ‘spruce up your house today’ in America, what’s the deal with the UK product?

With further ‘reliable’ research, I was shocked to find out that not only is Maxwell House still going it’s going strong. Methinks there be a conspiracy surrounding its plight on these shores even though I’ve found that they can be purchased in bulk.

The real sign of established acceptance in the British consumer marketplace is that the product is a staple of the big stores like Sainsbury’s (which still sucks).

Well it just goes to show what little attention I pay to the market trends. There it is in Sainsbury’s costing either the extortionate £3.64 for the coffee powder or the outrageous £1.49 for the cappuccino knock-off effort. There you go, though, typical Sainsbury’s.

So after exhaustive research and a nostalgic trip down memory lane what has happened with Maxwell House? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. There is no conspiracy in the UK. It’s still readily available. Apparently it’s still good to the last drop as it has been for over 100 years and I’ve just been ignorant in missing out on all the quality goodness in the product.

Following a conversation with the wise sage Simon Lovatt (my colleague at work who is the Man of Peace) I was also enlightened as to the reason for the apparent decline in public interest, which has little to do with the barmy prices. The deal is that due to the proliferation of coffee types and products on the market in the years proceeding ‘the day’ Maxwell just has not been such a force or pushed itself as much as they did when coffee drinking was a bigger deal.

One thing is for sure – I am not getting onto coffee – not at those prices!

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Wotsup With Da Man CD

Where have I been? What do you mean, where have I been? Anything going on in football? No. (Oh alright a couple of decent signings for the Reds, but you know it’s all speculation until the new season starts – oh just a few more weeks now). Have I got access to YouTube or Dailymotion? No. Just moved house, hoping to get the wireless connection in by tomorrow that will change all that and then I can access the stuff again and post it here.

And the house move is the reason why I’ve been absent not only on this blog but on that other blog that you’ve been checking.

Thankfully the move is done now. We’ve been in the new crib for roughly three weeks now and although still getting used to things on first impressions it’s sweet. I’m walking distance from church and work which is great for the travel expenses and we’re less than five minutes walk away from the local Sainsburys superstore. Sure it’s ain’t Tescos, but it’s something.

So although it doesn’t mean I’m all blazing on the writing trail, it does mean that there won’t be too much time before I am back on the blogging trail, catching up with all those things I’ve been meaning to do from book reviews to random YouTube posts.

So until then, and it won’t be too long, thanks for your concern.

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World Cup 1970 (all 4 goals in the final included)

The eagle eyed among you may have noice my disposition towards football. I love it. I love reading about it, talking about, watching it, playing it, the whole kit and kaboodle.

In my football education I was informed that the best player ever was Pele and the best team ever was the 1970 Brazil team of which Pele was a part.

So when I came across this particular beauty I knew where it belonged!

Enjoy this football masterclass

Best of Claudio Ranieri

Ahhhhhh dear. And he was about to return to the Premiership with Man City before Juventus nabbed him. What a pity

IU Soul Revue 2000 - That's The Way Of The World

This is a really interesting cover of a Earth, Wind and Fire classic that I rate highly.

Chicago - If You Leave Me Now (1976)

Ahhhh just bloggin the classics!

Earth, Wind and Fire - After the love has gone

This is one of those versions that give a good taster of the real track would sound!

Still worth listening to for the beginning beat stops and the fact that after all these years obviously these gentlemen have never come across the concept of taste in fashion.

Enjoy this one

Stevie Wonder - Heaven Help Us

Hi, I'm a Marvel...and I'm a DC. (Mac PC Parody) #1

Check this series out if like me you love your comics - quality stuff

The Incredible Hulk ending

As it should have been eh? I do like it for the wrestling link!

The Family Guy Stewie Walks Away

I would have used the original Hulk theme tune and the scene of David Banner walking away ... but then I came across this and although I'm not as big a fan of Family Guy anymore, hey I do like me this spoof of it!

Making The Most Of Your Opportunities

So, my team Liverpool gallantly lose in the Champions League final to AC Milan. I have no complaints. Milan did not dominate the match, but Liverpool did not make the most of their opportunities to score. Some pundit said that Pennant wasn’t good enough or had insufficient quality, but I felt Pennant played very well. He cannot help it if when he’s in a position to do damage but there’s no one to cross to and when he did cross more often than not it set up potential goal-scoring opportunities. Once more the inability to put spherical object between and underneath set posts as well as completely over the white line has meant we missed out. I felt the Mascherano substitution was wrong as proven by the winning goal being scored after he came off where before both he and Seedorf were subdued. That’s easy to say in hindsight and I can just about see Benitez’s logic in making that decision especially if planning for extra time and penalties.

No one to blame really, we just didn’t make the most of what we had and were made to paid for it. I do think its justice that Milan won the title – they are a better team, although they didn’t play like it yesterday. I have this thing that great teams should win the big trophies and that’s what has happened this season.

As a result this season for Liverpool can be adjudged to have been a disappointment. We met the bare minimum requirements for a club our side of qualifying for the Champions League next season. Our domestic cup runs were disappointing, although my mate Billy did highlight that this was because of the postponements in the League Cup clashes which meant that we played a number of games close to each other including the Barcelona matches so they took priority. For all that though we still should have made a better account for ourselves and were thus exposed to fair accusations from Chelsea of only focussing on one trophy. For a club our size that’s not good enough. We’re not in a position to challenge on all four fronts – and I don’t think we will be next season either – but we still should at least have a couple of trophies in which we’re strongly challenging.

Although it is a disappointing season there is still hope for the future. With new owners and a sense of optimism at the club and indication of changes over the summer the prospects are positive. I still have confidence that Benitez is the right man for the job, I am hopeful that we’ll do more than catch up with Chelsea and Manchester United next season and we can win the Premiership. Nothing else matters for me. We’ve done the Champions League gig, we’ve done the FA Cup deal, no one’s that fussed with the League Cup – the Premiership is the goal. I wouldn’t mind Mourinho complaining that we were only going for one trophy at the end of next season if that was in regard to the Premiership.

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Coming Up On Among Mates

Look out for some reviews on the autobiographies on these footballing heroes - I'll leave it to you to guess who they are!

More From The World's Wisdom

From The World's Wisdom

World Wisdom - Nepotism

Music And Movies For Free?

I recommend you check this blog entry out which talks about copyright issues for music and the like.

The issue interests me as I'm sure there are a number of people who have made the most of the Internet and computer technology to rip CD's and forego the hassle of paying for music.

It's a bit like the issue with movies where people find ways of getting it 'for free' from various web-sites. I'm still intrigued into how much we should make an issue of this and what changes, if any, should be made to the law either to make it easier for people to get access to music or to make it quicker for illegal merchants of music and movies to be prosecuted?

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Jay's Movie Reviews: Night at the Museum

Night at the Museum
Certificate PG
Starring: - Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Dick Van Dyke, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan, Ricky GervaisRunning Time 108 minutes

From the writers of Herbie Fully Loaded and The Pacifier comes a kid friendly movie typical of those antecedents such as Jumanji and Zathura, worked with a little magic of director Shawn Levy (Cheaper by the Dozen and The Pink Panther remake).

The all star cast throws the concept that it was the only way to make the audience’s minds drift away from the fact that there is no true plot to the movie. Even with the classic humour that Ben stiller always brings to the silver screen, it just wasn’t enough to lift the film to a high enough standard to call it a true family film.

Putting aside the plotline for a moment you can watch to a certain enjoyable extent. The jokes that get portrayed by Stiller throughout the film are funny and with the cameo of The Office genius of Ricky Gervais as the museum director give something to an older, British audience. But, let down by an agent I presume, Robin Williams was given a terrible script, although his head may have been a little too cold from filming Happy Feet.

The film starts with a terribly long winded explanation of Stiller’s character, Larry. 45 minutes of a background story established within the first 15 minutes. But when he finally gets the job at the museum you can actually sit down and enjoy some of the laughs that the museum can bring. Such as a T-Rex who thinks it’s a dog and plays fetch with his own rib, Cowboys (lead by Owen Wilson) who fight Roman Legionnaires (lead by Steve Coogan) and a rather naughty monkey. And a comedy film just isn’t complete without the likes of a comical monkey gag is it?

But all good things must come to an end, and this end just so happens to be in the form of Dick Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney and Bill Cobbs, the old night watch that Stiller has replaced. Out to steal the key to make the museum come alive at night, Stiller is aided by the museum exhibits to bring them down.

But deep underneath the decaying skin of the film there does lie some true motto’s of life and some powerful messages although you may be too tired to really notice them. Messages like even if you’ve failed before, keep trying. Or doesn’t matter what you believe, even the unbelievable is true. Yes, some of these morals can be thought of in greater detail. But, like this film, I don’t see the point.

Overall it was a waste of 108 minutes. If the boring 45 minutes at the start had been cut down to 15 or 20 at least then it may possibly have been a good film. If you really do want to see it, wait until January next year when the DVD is in the sales.

4/10

Dawkins The Evangelist

This guy is Richard Dawkins. He's an important scientist who has built a reputation for arguing vehemently against God ... or against the existence of God, which is fair enough. He's come out with a book called The God Delusions extending this particularly argument, which is also fair enough. It's funny, though, that he should so passionately express such belief in the importance of not having belief in God in a somewhat evangelistic style.

As with some element of the evangelistic wing, though, Dawkins is not completely sorted in his arguments as this link will highlight if you have a read.

In the meantime it's worth considering again whether or not the existence of God really is that important?

Shalom

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